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'Faster than light' measurement blamed on loose cable

The measurement of subatomic particles travelling faster than light — contrary to expectations based on Einstein's special theory of relativity — may have been due to a loose cable. 7:07 PM ET

Online surveillance bill setup costs estimated at $80M

It's going to cost at least $80 million to implement the government's lawful access bill to force internet and telecommunications service providers to collect customer information in case police need it for an investigation, CBC News has learned. 10:12 PM ET video

Twitter head tells those who spend hours on site to stop

To those of you who tweet and follow others on Twitter all the livelong day, the co-founder of the immensely popular social networking site has a message for you. 3:11 AM ET

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  • BobCanadian science on show in Vancouver Feb. 17, 2012 9:16 AM The largest annual gathering of scientists in the world is happening in Vancouver this week, as delegates from almost 60 countries assemble for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting. Canadians should be proud of our science, yet most people are unaware of the fine work that goes on from sea to shining sea.

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